Scanners (1981)

"10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode."
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Scanners
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StarringStephen LackJennifer O'NeillMichael Ironside
DirectorDavid Cronenberg
WriterDavid Cronenberg
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R 1 hr 43 minJan 14th, 1981Horror, Science FictionScanners Collection PosterPart of Scanners Collection
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Plot
A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 14th, 1981 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 28th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$4,100,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$14,225,876 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Pierre David, Victor Solnicki
Production Companies:Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Montreal Trust Company of Canada
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A science-fiction action horror film series created by David Cronenberg about people with unusual telepathic and telekinetic powers.

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